New State Reps!

Ayres, Whitehead and Conway

Republican Nita Jane Ayres won yesterday's special election to replace former Rep. Dennis Wood in the 62nd District.  Wood was appointed Stone County presiding commissioner in September.

Democratic lawyer Hope Whitehead is the new state representative for the city of St. Louis' 57th District, replacing the now-convicted former state Rep. T.D. El-Amin.

Democrat Pat Conway won yesterday's special election in the 27th House District, and will replace former Rep. Ed Wildberger. Wildberger stepped down last year to fill Buchanan County's recorder of deeds position.